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Your journey begins in Tromsø, with a leisurely voyage north. Observe the sky as you travel towards Honningsvåg. From here, you can join an excursion to mainland Europe’s most northerly point, the North Cape, where cliffs rise dramatically 300 metres from the sea, and you gaze out with nothing but water between you and the frozen waters surrounding the North Pole.
We then head to the sheltered harbour of Kirkenes, a mere 10km from the Russian border. Here you may visit the border with Russia, try your hand at snowmobiling, or enjoy a taste of Sami life.
As the return journey from Kirkenes hugs the coastline, you revisit remote settlements which rely on Hurtigruten ships to maintain contact with the rest of Norway. We stay overnight in Tromsø after leaving the ship.
An extra night in a Tromsø hotel gives even longer to catch the Northern Lights and undertake some fabulous excursions in the Arctic Capital.
More information about the Hurtigruten fleet
Fly to Tromsø in Arctic Norway on a direct charter flight from London or Manchester. Transfer to Hurtigruten ship for your voyage above the Arctic Circle. (D)
After an early call in Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvag, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, mainland Europe's most northerly point. (B, D)
Sailing on, we reach the sheltered harbour of Kirkenes. Optional excursions here include dog sledging or a visit to the Snow Hotel. Later in the day we depart Kirkenes heading south towards Tromsø (B, D)
Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town is your first major port of call before reaching Tromsø late in the evening. Transfer to your centrally located hotel for an overnight stay. (B,D)
Make the most of a full day in Tromsø with optional excursions available (B).
There may be time for an optional excursion before transfer back to the airport for return flight direct to the UK. (B)
Useful information about the Northern Lights voyages
